by Krista K. McIntyre and Wade C. Foster The mining industry is no stranger to environmental regulation and enforcement. Federal environmental laws shape mine development and regulate operations from the first drill hole to final reclamation. Despite the friendlier attitude toward mining in Washington D.C., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is still inspecting mining operations and initiating enforcement actions…
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The North American mining industry is currently amid a safety renaissance driven by better brains, that is, digital ones. Find out how in this second part of a two-part series from ViAct’s Gary Ng. Mines have always spoken – through rumbling ground, shifting air, or the sudden silence that signals something has gone wrong. The question is: who listens? From…
Read MoreThe Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported 33 mining industry fatalities for 2025. That is up from 28 in 2024. These fatalities include both employee and contractor deaths. There were also three “non-chargeable” fatalities in 2025, deaths that are determined to be unrelated to mining activity and are not included in MSHA’s fatality statistics There were four fatalities in…
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Global technology provider ABB and Swedish mining and minerals group LKAB have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a strategic technology partnership to accelerate automation, electrification and digitalization in mining. The partnership will focus on some of the biggest shifts in the mining industry’s journey to the all-electric, automated and digitalized mine, enhancing safety, sustainability and productivity. ABB…
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One thing I’ve always been an advocate for is ideas that help us tell the positive story about the mining industry. And to be honest, at least one element of telling those stories is helping others understand just what mining is, what it is all about, and why they should care. In the mission to find examples of that educational…
Read MoreTom Palmer, who has served as Newmont chief executive officer since 2019, will resign from his position on December 31. Natascha Viljoen, president and chief operating officer, will succeed Palmer as president and CEO on January 1, 2026. “After 12 years with Newmont, and almost 40 years in the mining industry, it is time for me to retire and hand…
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The IWT Analytics Platform integrates location, production, atmospheric, and MSHA data into a single interface designed for mining operations. Unlike generic BI tools, it connects directly to the IWT SENTINEL™ network, virtual forms, gas monitors, and MSHA data — delivering an immediate, mine-specific source of truth. With IWT Analytics, managers, foremen, and engineers can stop piecing together partial reports and instead…
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Having completed its local electronic detonator manufacturing plant – only the second such plant in Canada – BME Mining Canada said it is forging ahead with a range of facilities to produce blasting-related offerings for the mining, quarrying and construction sectors. According to Neil Alberts, general manager at BME Mining Canada, its development site outside Nairn Centre, Ontario, is becoming…
Read MoreMetso is launching Data-driven Performance Services to empower the mining industry with faster, fact-based issue resolution. A set of innovative equipment performance solutions is designed to help customers prevent production losses, avoid safety risks, and ensure consistently optimized operations. “Data-driven Performance Services empower mining operations to move from reactive to predictive, insight-driven decision making. Based on our analysis from live…
Read MoreImmersive Technologies has introduced professional development courses tailored for the mining industry, aimed at empowering professionals at all levels of the workforce, including trainers, front-line supervisors, and managers. Under the banner of MineAdvantage, the company has begun delivering a series of face-to-face courses in regional mining locations. These courses equip professionals with the tools, insights, and confidence they need to…
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